Manawatu Herald. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 1905.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXVIII, Issue 3603, 28 November 1905, Page 2

Manawatu Herald. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 1905.

The day for receiving nominations for scrutineers has been altered from the 30th to the 29th (to-morrow). Mr L. Wilson, grocer, is just opening up his Xmas stock of goods, which is certainly worth inspection. Mr O. Austin left to-day for Wellington in his motor-car. He expects to return on Thursday. Mr G. Stile# ha# a change advertisement in to-day’s iisue relating to Xmas cleaning, At Melbourne Grant Hervoy, journalist, has been committed for trial for attempting to shoot Walter Baker, actor. The High Commissioner cabled On the 25th inst. “ Hemp market is quiet, and small business doing. Good fair Wellington, £3O 10s ; January to March shipments, £3O xos." We understand a medical practitioner visited Foxton yesterday with a. view to terming an opinion as to the advisability of commencing practise here.

Sheep have been unnecessarily worried by dogs lately on the property of G. T. Woodroofe, and that gentleman now offers a reward for information which will lead to a conviction.

Wm. Fox, about 30 years of age, was arrested at Auckland on Sunday on a charge of assaulting a girl, seven years of age, at Birkenhead. Two detectives, after spending one night in the bush watching for the offender, oil Sunday caught sight of the marl near ToltapUUa, He mads off on their approach but was captured after a three mile chase during which ho aud his pursuers twice swam creeks.

Nurse Green’s private hospital buildings of sixteen rooms in Brunner Road, Ponsonby, Auckland, was destroyed by fire on Sunday at 11 p.m. Eight patient# were in the hospital and seven were safely rescued. Subsequently it was discovered that Mrs Higgins,- wife of Arthur Higgins, hotelkeeper, of Maropui, Northern Wairoa, had been burned to death. Her charred remains were found on the bod she had occupied in the upper storey. Deceased was 29 years of age, and leaves two children.

Mr John Stevens and friends were agreeably surprised when, on arriving at Messrs Coley and Stiles’ mill for the purpose of holding a political meeting, Mr and Mrs “ Ned ’’ Coley came forward and extended their hospitality to the visitors in the good old colonial fashion. At the conclusion of the meeting, Mr Steven*' and his 1 lend# were prevailed upon to partake still further of the proffered hospitality, and spent a most enjoyable afternoon, being entertained right royally by their host and hostess, who apparently know how to make their guests feel quite at home.

In giving evidence at the hearing of a case at the Christchurch Supreme Court, a mother stated that her daughter of fifteen had been accustomed to run about with boys at all hours of the night. The admission drew from his Honor Mr Justice Denniston some sharp comment on the failure of some parents to realise their responsibilities. His Honor said that the Court had had to deal with a number of offences against girls, and he could not be blind to the fact that in some cases the girls were not entirely blameless. “We see too much,” continued his Honor, “of mothers who will allow their children to roam the streets at all hours and are content with telling people that the children are beyond control. One would like to see a parent or two in the dock occasionally, for their neglect is really criminal.”

The Foxton Borough Brass Band, (under Conductor Betty) Defence Cadets (under Capt. Hamer), and the School Cadets (under Capt. Purrie) held a church parade on Sunday morning last. Speaking of the Defence Cadets, it certainly is not congratulatory to the members of the corps to fail to attend these parades. There are a few who never miss’ a parade, but there are others whose name is only on the roll for the purpose of being called absent. If you have any respect for your officers and the other members who constantly attend, put in an appearance occasionally, as it was not to the credit of the Defence Cadets to have only eleven in the imin ranks on Sunday morning. The School Cadets mustered well, and left a favourable impression by their smartness in general drill. At the Church service Rev. Wilson delivered »n interesting address on the Pacific Islands mission, as conducted by Bishop Solwyn. the first bishop of the colony. Rev. Wilson traced the work of the Bishop from the late forties, and exhorted those present, if called upom to take up missionary work, to follow in Bishop Selwyn’s footsteps as regards movements, and success in the good work of God would be assured. Levin and Co.’s river fleet broke away from their quarters in the early hours of yesterday morning, and decided to allow themselves to drift with the flowing waters, which happened to be going seawards. The boats which had taken leave of themselves included the Planet and Mataura, and four or five punts, and these set down the river at a good pace. Somewhere about three o’clock in the morning, Mr Taylor and a triend noticed the exit of the fleet and went out into the river be!o\y Robinson’s Bend and dropped the anchors, and thus stayed the march of the boats,—which may have been bound for Russia to help and strengthen their navy. Mr .Oily Austin’s oil launch had been requisitioned in the meantime, and when those in charge of the Planet and Mataura arrived in the morning to undertake their usual daily labours, the genial “ Oily ’’ had steam already for them, and fortunately there was little delay attached to the usual order of things. The only material damage done to the fleet was the sinking of one of the punts which happened to be laden with coal, and which had its side completely tern away.

Three cases of good English Boots iust opened up at E. E. Snow’s, Main Street. To be sold cheap.—Advt. Mr Sollumface; “ But, my good man, have you ever thought what you would do if you had the Duke of Westminister’s income?" The Yagabone: “No. but I’ve often wondered wot the dook would do if he had mine!’’

In New Guinea parents send their daughters to bed in a little house at the top of a tree every night, and when the girls have gone up the ladder is removed, so that there is no coming down till the parents allow it. Elopements under the circumstances must be difficult.

Hospital Saturday was inaugurated at Dunedin on Saturday, though the weather was none too favourable. _ It is anticipated that over £7OO will be realised. The Star’s shilling subscription already exceeds £6OO. Bing, Harris and Co., sent a donation of £250. Germany, besides increasing the duties on beer and tobacco, proposes to impose a stamp duty on bills of lading for inland navigation and railway traffic, also on receipts for over £l. It is hoped to raise 2£ millions by Imperial death duties,

A negro exhorts? at a gjiteat tvY shouted" Come up and jinfl do army of de Lord !*’ “ I’se done jined," replied one of the congregation. “ Whar’d you jine?” asked the ekhorter, “In de Baptis’ Church." “Why, chile,” said the exhorter, “yoh ain’t in de army; yoh’s in de navy 1" Buyers of boys, youths and mens clothing would do well to note the announcement in oitr advertising columns from Messrs C. M. Ross and Co., of the Bon Marche, Palmerston, relative to the sale Of an£Soo purchase of these goods) from the Raiopoi Co. which are now being offered W the jiublie at unusual prices.

: Sir George Newnes, the well-known English newspaper proprietor, and others are forming a company to develop the New South Wales shale deposits with a large capital. The scheme outlined provides for opening up the extensive shale country between the Wolgan and Capertse valleys, arid the establishment of retorting works and refineries to deal with the by-products.

The case of Lionel Terry, who was sentenced to death last week for the murder of the Chinaman, Joe Kum Yung, in Haining street, and recommended to mercy by the iury on the ground that ha was not responsible for his actions, has been discussed by the Premier and Ministers now in Wellington. Wo are able to announce that on account of the jury’s recommendation, and from other circumstances, the result of inquiries made in England, Ministers, after consultation, decided to have the necessary steps taken for the sentence to be commuted to imprisonment for life. —N.Z. Times.

A Sydney cable says:—“Mr John Haynes writes to the press inviting a full inquiry in regard to the charge that he was guilty of bribery in regard to the service. He points out that the testimonial was publicly presented to him and Mr Clark for their efforts to secure fair treatment for civil servants. Mr Clark states his actions were dictated by a desire to secure justice for the men. After everything was settled he was publicly presented with a purse of 50 sovereigns. That happened six years a go, an£ was the only consideration of any kind he received.”

Should the weather he reliable on Friday next a large crowd of Foxtonians may be expected to visit Shannon to witness the performance of the Sunbeam Party in the evening. The Andrews brothers are reputed to be a shoyr in themselves, while all the other artistes on the programme have picked on items which suit them. A three hours dance is to be held at the conclusion of _ the concert, and as Mr McMinn provides the music, it goes without saying that lovers of the light fantastic will have an enjoyable time. The Party leave by the 2.30 mail coach on Friday afternoon, so that light practise may be indulged in on arrival at Shannon.

The new overland route Auckland to Wellington and vice versa via the new Central Railway to Taumarumui via Wanganui river, has become so popular and largely patrionised that the owners of the river service, Messrs Hatrick and Co., have had to largely increase their steamer plant, a fine new steel 75 feet long with a beam of 10 feet on a draft of 12 inches, and a speed of 14 miles an hour will be launched and ready for service by the first week in next month. Messrs Hatrick and Co., have now some twelve steamers and launches in all on the Wanganui river. The service since its inception has been increased by at least one new vessel annually, almost a record in commercial enter prise and energy. The fame of the Wanganui River, or as it is more generally known, New Zealand’s Rhine, New Zealand’s scenic river is world wide.

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